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This 1987 Audi Coupe GT is a largely stock example in triple white over chocolate leather that is said to be one of only 850 Special Build examples sold in the United States. Special Build coupes offered factory upgrades including a more powerful 2.3L inline-five, a more robust 5-speed manual gearbox, four-wheel disc brakes, and several cosmetic changes. This example shows 99k miles after a year with the seller, and it is now being offered at no reserve with a clean Carfax report as well as a clear Tennessee title in the seller’s name.

Alpine White was one of three available colors for Special Build cars, with the finish here described as in good overall condition. Wear includes occasional chips and scratches along with blemishes on the rear bumper cover. Special Build cosmetics included body-colored window and door trim to go along with the factory rear spoiler and stock color-matched Ronal 16-spokes, here mounted with 14″ Kumhorubber.

This video provides a brief look at the car while under way, also demonstrating the function of various lights including yellow front turn signals. Sheet metal is said to be straight and without door dings. The seller points out a missing grille section that has proven difficult to replace. An aftermarket tint has been added to the side and rear windows.

The largely stock interior is home to dark chocolate-colored leather factory sport seats and a manualsunroof along with a crack-free dash housing factory digital instrumentation including a tach, fuel economy meter, and other readouts. A split seam in the driver’s seat cushion has been taped over to prevent its worsening per the seller.

The 6-digit digital odometer shows just over 99k miles, approximately 7,000 of which have been added over the past year. Additional LED gauges are housed in the center stack along with a 1990s cassette player. Neither of the power windows are functional according to the seller, who also notes a missing glovebox latch and subpar performance from the air conditioner.

The factory uprated 2.3L inline-five made 130 horsepower in 1987, a 20-horse bump over lower-spec Coupes thanks to a higher compression ratio and slightly larger displacement. The longitudinally-mounted, offset engine sends power to the front wheels through a 092 5-speed manual transaxle. The seller also notes a newer battery.

A start-up and idling video is provided above, with a separate in-car driving video available here and demonstration of the tone from the aftermarket exhaust here. The car is said to run, drive, and stop as it should despite displaying occasional “lifter tick” as described by the seller.

Underbody photos show the general condition of the drivetrain, suspension, and undercoated unibody. Further mechanical upgrades for Special Build cars included an auxiliary radiator and four-wheel disc brakes.

The Carfax report shows no accidents, thefts, or other issues. An oil change was recently carried out per the seller, while prior service records are unavailable. A Bentley service manual is included in the sale.